JOB DESCRIPTION
Section I: Basic Information on the Role
Position Name
Quality Senior Manager
Function
Line of Business
BESS
Grade
Reporting to
Functionally
Administratively
Roles Reporting into
No. of employees
Role Description
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Section II: Job Summary
The Quality Senior Manager – BESS will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quality systems, processes, and standards across BESS R&D, manufacturing, assembly, and field deployment. This role ensures compliance with international standards (ISO, IEC, UL, BIS, etc.), regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality policies. The candidate will lead QA/QC teams, oversee supplier quality, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest reliability, safety, and performance of BESS products.
Section III: Do – Key Activities and responsibilities of the role
Perspective
Responsibility
Job Responsibilities
1. Quality Strategy & Leadership
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Establish and implement a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) for BESS operations.
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Define and enforce quality standards, policies, and inspection protocols across the value chain.
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Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 compliance.
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Develop a culture of “zero-defect” and continuous improvement across manufacturing and project execution.
2. Supplier & Incoming Quality
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Implement supplier qualification, auditing, and performance evaluation for battery cells, modules, containers, electrical components, etc.
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Ensure incoming materials and parts meet defined specifications through strict IQC (Incoming Quality Control).
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Collaborate with sourcing, SCM, and R&D for vendor development and corrective actions.
3. Manufacturing & Process Quality
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Oversee in-process and final product inspections during cell, module, battery pack, container fabrication, and system integration.
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Develop quality control plans, inspection checklists, and acceptance criteria.
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Implement Lean Six Sigma tools to eliminate defects, reduce rework, and enhance process capability.
4. Testing & Validation Quality
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Ensure compliance with type tests, performance tests, reliability tests, and certification requirements (IEC 62619, IEC 62933, UL 9540, etc.).
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Monitor quality of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software validation processes.
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Coordinate with R&D teams to ensure design validation and reliability improvements.
5. Project Site & Field Quality
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Implement quality assurance protocols for BESS installation, commissioning, and O&M.
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Conduct field audits to ensure compliance with design, safety, and customer requirements.
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Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
6. Documentation & Reporting
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Maintain detailed quality documentation: SOPs, inspection reports, CAPA reports, audit findings.
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Provide regular quality dashboards and KPI reports to senior management.
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Ensure traceability of critical components and records throughout the product lifecycle.
Job Description
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First Pass Yield (FPY) in manufacturing
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Supplier rejection rate & corrective action closure time
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Field failure rate / warranty claims
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Audit compliance score
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Timely closure of NCRs & CAPA effectiveness
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Customer satisfaction on quality metrics
Section IV: DELIVER – KEY OUTPUTS / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) What are the measurable indicators for the role?
Measurable Deliverables
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Strong leadership & team management skills.
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Analytical problem-solving & root cause analysis (RCA).
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Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration.
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Proficiency in quality tools (8D, Fishbone, Pareto, DOE).
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ERP/MES/QMS software exposure.
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High focus on safety, compliance, and reliability.
Section V: DISPLAY – KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
In this section, please mention the qualification, technical skills and capabilities which are essential to execute the role. It may be a reflection of your own qualification and skills
Qualification and technical skills required to execute the role. Please mention any functional knowledge. E.g. PhD in xyz
Qualifications
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Technical Skills
MS Office & Project,
Knowledge of SAP is preferred
Experience levels required to execute this role
E.g. 2-5 yrs of experience as an Electrical Engineering in Battery/Solar Grid
Specific Experience
10–15 years of quality management experience, with at least 5 years in battery, renewable energy, automotive (EV/BESS), or power projects.
Over all Experience
10–15 years of quality management experience, with at least 5 years in battery, renewable energy, automotive (EV/BESS), or power projects.
Behavioral skills / competencies required for the role. E.g. Attention to detail
Behavioral Skills
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Strong knowledge of international quality standards (ISO, IEC, UL, BIS).
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Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
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Proven track record in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and field quality management.
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Experience in handling certifications and regulatory approvals for BESS/energy storage products.
Section V: KEY INTERACTIONS
Mention names of the roles which are not in your department with whom this role interacts
Key Interaction – Internal
Nature or purpose of interaction
Team Members and Inter-departmental members
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Seek instructions, provide technical advice
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Keep them informed of progress
